The Marantz SA-14S1 Player/DAC is a simplified model of the famous SA-11S3. It has been designed in such a way as to perfectly reproduce the recordings of digital sources. This is a powerful combination of digital processing modules, a remarkable power supply and an analog preamplification section worthy of the Reference series. Compatible with CD, SACD, PCM and DSD formats, the SA-14S1 is a true universal source for High Fidelity systems. Incorporating exceptional construction, 2nd generation HDAM control modules and a state-of-the-art conversion system, the SA-14S1 is a must!

- Plates as huge as 5mm thick are used for the thinnest sections.

- The entire faceplate has been machined from a huge block of solid aluminum.

- The chassis, in order to eliminate internal resonances as much as possible, is built on a concept of multiple plates.

- All surfaces are copper coated to provide outstanding electromagnetic shielding and each section is electrically isolated from each other.

- Robust Audiophile grade connectors are used for the complete construction of the SA-14S1.

- Solid aluminum parts are used as a base offering remarkable mechanical stability. The SA-14S1 therefore has an exemplary construction retaining Marantz's rich Reference heritage.

Having an impressive total weight of 32 Pounds, here we see a good indication of the SA-14S1's exceptional build quality.

Integrating the CS-4398 Conversion Processors at the very heart of the SA-14S1, PCM and DSD signals can be processed allowing great versatility. Also, what would a Player/DAC be without its analog preamp section? Following the conversion carried out by the processors, the signal enters the preamplification stage designed to keep the entire signal while preparing it for the next stages of amplification.

Designed like the SA-11S3, the SA-14S1 features a one-of-a-kind Preamp stage. Unlike the competition's low-quality players using digital "chips" eliminating a good part of the sound quality, the SA-14S1 incorporates a circuit respecting an entirely Analog, Balanced and Discrete design.

Designed entirely on the Reference series, one of Marantz's most renowned technologies is omnipresent in the circuit of the SA-14S1. HDAM modules provide remarkable dynamics and energy efficiency to meet the demands of modern music recording formats. Nothing less than 24 2nd generation HDAM controllers are used at the very heart of its preamplification stage.

To be able to meet the demand for the best Audiophile Headphones and a very wide variety, the Marantz SA-14S1 incorporates a fully dedicated headphone amplifier. This offers remarkable sound quality and stability allowing the use of any earphone.